RECRUITING: Hoops notes from April 8

[ChrisMWilliams]

Just a few things to report for you guys today, this being the first.



A few other quick notes...

--- Hearing ISU will pay New Mexico transfer Elijah Brown a visit tomorrow. Sounding like Brown will hopefully visit Iowa State after his trip to Oregon. This is fluid. Stay tuned.

--- ISU is very hopeful that Daryl Edwards commits this weekend. However it sounds like he might be taking an additional visit to UNLV too.

--- ISU hoping to get Shakur Juiston on campus next weekend. Also very fluid.

--- And a new name to watch ... Wright State grad transfer Mark Alstork.

 

[NWICY]

Other than whores, blow and gambling why would any BB player go to UNLV they haven't been good since Tark was there.

 

[gocubs2118]

Juiston
Shayok
Edwards
Brown

That would be an A+ offseason.

 

[acgclone]

A lot going on in the next couple of weeks.

Juiston + Morrow + Edwards + either Brown or Alstork would be unreal

 

[JStanz51]

Other than whores, blow and gambling why would any BB player go to UNLV they haven't been good since Tark was there.

 

[SpokaneCY]

Other than whores, blow and gambling why would any BB player go to UNLV they haven't been good since Tark was there.

Seems you just answered your own question. Makes me wonder why I'm NOT moving there right now!

 

[CyTwins]

A lot going on in the next couple of weeks.

Juiston + Morrow + Edwards + either Brown or Alstork would be unreal

I really want Shayok. Great time to have 4 scholarships open

 

[mb7299]

Really interesting that we look like we might go with two sit out transfers. Going to be fun seeing how this all comes together the next few weeks, love this time of year.

 

[cyclonebillski]

Other than whores, blow and gambling why would any BB player go to UNLV they haven't been good since Tark was there.

To be fair, those are 3 pretty awesome things.

 

[CyTwins]

Just a few things to report for you guys today, this being the first.



A few other quick notes...

--- Hearing ISU will pay New Mexico transfer Elijah Brown a visit tomorrow. Sounding like Brown will hopefully visit Iowa State after his trip to Oregon. This is fluid. Stay tuned.

--- ISU is very hopeful that Daryl Edwards commits this weekend. However it sounds like he might be taking an additional visit to UNLV too.

--- ISU hoping to get Shakur Juiston on campus next weekend. Also very fluid.

--- And a new name to watch ... Wright State grad transfer Mark Alstork.

Is Shayok a take this weekend if he wants to commit?

 

[enisthemenace]

Is Shayok a take this weekend if he wants to commit?

I would say "yes". My opinion only, of course.

 

[NWICY]

To be fair, those are 3 pretty awesome things.

Even better if the boosters are picking up the tab.

 

[MIClone]

Impressive how active the staff are working. Still a lot to fall in place, but the activity is extremely encouraging.

 

[casey1973]

Still looking for that taller than 6'9" guy.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Really interesting that we look like we might go with two sit out transfers. Going to be fun seeing how this all comes together the next few weeks, love this time of year.

We might, but my guess is still one. Particularly if we sign Edwards.

With Juiston being the only forward for next year that we're seemingly in on right now, the staff must feel pretty good about their chances and Lard and Kasongo being ready next year to be good Big 12 players.

 

[Sigmapolis]

We might, but my guess is still one. Particularly if we sign Edwards.

With Juiston being the only forward for next year that we're seemingly in on right now, the staff must feel pretty good about their chances and Lard and Kasongo being ready next year to be good Big 12 players.

And Solomon -- he has become death, the destroyer of worlds.

Our style calls for 4ish guards, 2ish wings, and 2ish posts, so I can understand their emphasis on the front court with the names we are hearing.

Is Edwards a two-year guy if we land him?

 

[jim4]

I think it's more about who is available. We were also mentioned with Cam Johnson, even if that is a loooong shot

 

[RustShack]

I think it's more about who is available. We were also mentioned with Cam Johnson, even if that is a loooong shot

People get too caught up in positions in basketball.

 

[enisthemenace]

 

[FinalFourCy]

And Solomon -- he has become death, the destroyer of worlds.

Our style calls for 4ish guards, 2ish wings, and 2ish posts, so I can understand their emphasis on the front court with the names we are hearing.

Is Edwards a two-year guy if we land him?

Yeah, I'm already banking on Young being a good Big 12 forward. It wasn't a post of concern, but of optimism. The staff doesn't back of jucos with P5 offers in early March unless they don't see it as a big need.

We like to play small, and that works when you have a Burton, but do we really want to go extended minutes of Babb or Lewis in that role?
And for those positionless folks, this is more about defense and rebounding than anything. There's a difference between versatility and not having anyone at that position. Teams still need to get the production that a forward traditionally brings regardless of what label you want to use.

Edwards is for two.